US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the support of the United States to Israel during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to a statement from the US State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, Rubio emphasized the US administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea in response to threats from Iran, and underscored his country’s support for Israel. Rubio also discussed Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and efforts to release prisoners.